International opera singers take the stage for under-served Seattle communities

An international opera singer took to the stage Thursday night with a chorus of Seattle area teenagers. Their goal? To make music more accessible to everyone.

KIRO Newsradio was there when members of Seattle Opera’s Youth Program practiced near McCaw Hall.

“Let’s just have my sopranos,” the conductor said as lilting young voices filled the room.

The sound blended with the full tenor voice of professional singer Michael Fabio.

Thursday’s concert benefited both the Youth Opera Program and Fabio’s charity Art Smart.

Art Smart pays local, professional musicians to provide free one-on-one music lessons to students in under-served communities.

The group already operates in several cities, including New York,

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